Tunza Mama Initiative

Tunza Dada CBO
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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 3,000,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Project Manager

Esther Waweru

Project Partners Inc

Poverty and Health Integrated Solutions (PHIS) and NGO, Practical Action, Maseno University, County Government of Kisumu, KALRO Kibos

Project Summary

The Tunza Mama Initiative empowers single mothers in informal settlements through economic activities like detergent making, peanut butter production, and climate-smart poultry farming. It aims to improve livelihoods, food security, and family well-being.

Intervention Areas

Climate-resilient Food SystemsFood Security & Nutrition EnhancementNutrition & Food SecurityRural DevelopmentSmart CitiesUrban Adaptation & DevelopmentUrban Resilience

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Single mothers in rural and urban informal settlements face extreme poverty, often resorting to 'sex-for-money' to survive. This leads to high rates of HIV, unplanned pregnancies, and an inability to support their children's education.

Proposed Solution

Train women in three income-generating activities: detergent making, peanut butter processing, and smart farming (poultry/vegetables). Integrate financial planning and climate-smart agricultural practices.

Expected Impact

Improved household income and nutrition. Reduced sexual exploitation and new HIV infections. Enhanced ability to pay school fees, ensuring children remain in education.

Sustainability Plan

The project fosters local ownership through community identification and peer groups. Economic activities generate profit for reinvestment, while climate-smart farming ensures long-term resource viability.

Budget Breakdown

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